Satellite News

Thales SA would build satellite production and research facilities in Canada if it won orders related to two multi-billion dollar local projects, the company said.

Boeing announced its investment in Isotropic Systems Ltd., a London-based startup pioneering next-generation solutions to better connect people and enterprises around the globe.

Aireon LLC announced it has signed a credit facility agreement for US$200 million with a group of several independent investor funds, led by Deutsche Bank.

Maxar Technologies Inc. announced the completion of its statutory plan of arrangement, pursuant to which the ultimate parent company of Maxar Technologies Ltd. (“Maxar Canada”) became an entity incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware in the United States of America (the “U.S. domestication”).

Bradford Space, a U.S.-owned space systems manufacturer with locations in the Netherlands and Sweden, announced that it has acquired control over Deep Space Industries, Inc., often known as DSI.

The Indian government has approved a fund of around US$1.4 billion for its ambitious manned spaceflight (Gaganyaan Programme) that is to be launched within the next 40 months. The spacecraft will be launched to the low Earth orbit for a duration ranging from one orbital period to a maximum of seven days.

Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) and Hughes Network Systems announced the commencement of a joint venture to provide commercial satellite services across Africa, the Middle East and southwest Asia.

Gilmour Space Technologies, Australia, has signed a long-term collaboration and supply agreement with RUAG Space.